ARC TANGENT 2 LINES

 

Description: This command allows the user to create an arc tangent to 2 lines.  The arc will be included in the CURRENT PART (see PART CONTROL MENU).  The tangent arc will trim the two intersecting lines.

 

Usage:

Arc tangent to two lines.

 
         

1.      DSI prompts for a line:

 >    SELECT LINE 1

 

2.      DSI prompts for a second line:

 >    SELECT INTERSECTING LINE

 

3.      DSI prompts:

 >    ENTER RADIUS OF ARC OR -1 TO EXIT

 •     Any real value greater than zero is valid.

 •   An arc tangent to the 2 lines is drawn.  The lines need to be long enough to make actual contact with the arc but do not need to intersect.